At a Crossroads

Children’s mental health centre offers collaborative approach for troubled youth

When Sarah Tosh*’s six-year-old son Kevin*’s behaviour grew out of control, she had no idea what to do. His erratic tantrums were threatening to rip her family apart.

“He would hijack our family,” said Tosh, who preferred not to use her real name.

Divided by gender

Educators, parents continue to debate the merits of single-sex schools

No one questions that boys and girls are inherently different, but educators, developmental experts and parents remain divided on the effectiveness of separating the sexes when school is in session.

Single-sex classrooms are more traditionally associated with independent schools. However, public schools in Canada have also experimented with the concept.

Update your summer wardrobe –
for less than $100

Putting some sizzle into your summer style need not be elusive or expensive. According to Tammy Palmer (www.tammypalmer.com), seasoned fashion stylist and former Flare magazine senior market editor, women can update their wardrobes this summer for as little as under $100 with three simple tips:

Ontario political parties move to stamp out bullying

It was a cool November night in 1997, and the teenaged girl was bleeding. The singed skin where the lit cigarette had been pressed against her forehead stung and her entire body throbbed from the savage beating she’d just received from a group of teens she had tried so hard to befriend.

When one of her attackers finally called an end to the beating, she staggered away from the mob, not noticing the boy and girl who began to follow her.

Giving and getting:
The rewards of joining a co-operative preschool

Your toddler is already walking, talking, and putting on his own shoes – suddenly junior kindergarten doesn’t seem that far away. A preschool is a great place for your new little big kid to learn to interact with their peers, understand how a classroom works, and have fun.

First-time parents can be intimidated by the options available.